Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement: “My heart goes out to the victims of last night’s shooting, their families, and to the entire CID community, which has experienced far too many of these tragedies in recent years. I know the police will investigate this shooting with every available tool, and I also know we need to do… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced two executive orders at her transition team meeting this morning: one which will accelerate the expansion of emergency shelter and affordable housing, and other which will establish a bus lane along Denny Way. “Today I am taking immediate action to address our homelessness crisis and improve mobility on a key transit corridor,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “First, I am ordering immediate steps to expand emergency… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement: “This morning, I visited the site of an encampment in Ballard that was scheduled to be removed because I wanted to understand in detail for myself what’s working and not working in our current approach. I decided to extend the deadline… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Katie B. Wilson today announced new departmental leadership at the Office of City Finance and the Office of Economic Development. Seattle, WA – “Delivering on housing, transportation, and affordability requires a well-managed, financially responsible city government with the capacity to make the big investments we need. It also means doing… [ Keep reading ]
Watch the video here. Read the statement below. Yesterday, armed ICE agents in an unmarked vehicle detained three North Seattle neighbors at Washelli Cemetery. I am furious at the federal government’s abuse of power. It is unacceptable to kidnap people who are simply going about their lives. There is no… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Katie B. Wilson was sworn into office on January 2, 2026. Watch the ceremony on Seattle Channel. Remarks as written: It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today. I look out and I see so many people who have played a… [ Keep reading ]
